Addressing Social and Environmental Issues research and development programmes in agriculture

摘要

Not only agricultural growth has become sluggish during last one decade but issues related to environmental degradation and social values have serious implications for future self-sufficiency in Indian agriculture. Crop losses in India are estimated over Rs 60,000 crore annually. Pesticides that play an important role in protecting crops from pests and diseases did lot of damage to the crops, environment and health of people and animals.